NordVPN launches free hotel price comparison extension
NordVPN just rolled out PriceMice, a free Chrome browser extension that compares hotel room prices by country on Booking.com. You don’t need a NordVPN subscription to use it. PriceMice shows you the final price, including taxes, for dozens of regions, helping you spot the cheapest option and use a VPN to book at that lower rate. NordVPN says you could save $20–$500 per booking.
- Compares hotel prices by location on Booking.com
- Does not require a NordVPN subscription
- Extension is free and Chrome-only
- Shows final, tax-included prices from many regions
- Possible savings range from $20 to $500
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